Boss Level movie review

MOVIE TITLE:  Boss Level 

Available on Hulu in 2021

RATING:  R

LENGTH:  1 hour, 40 minutes

Movie Review Mom GRADE:   B+

IN A NUTSHELL:

I’ve always gotten a kick out of time-loop movies.  This action, sci-fi thriller feels like a Deadpool  version of Groundhog Day .  Directed by Joe Carnahan, this action flick is entertaining enough for a fun Covid distraction during quarantine.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

• Lots of profanity, including F-bombs
• Tons of violence
• Tons of destruction
• Bloody, gruesome deaths
• Lots of alcohol, smoking
• Incredibly high body count

THEMES:

• “The past is to be left behind.  It’s designed for us so we can live and we learn from it.” – Roy Pulver (Frank Grillo)
• Persistence
• Family
• Parenting

THINGS I LIKED:

• I can’t believe Frank Grillo’s abs are real!  Eric Etebari plays Roy 2 and really does look like him, except taller.
• I love Naomi Watts in every movie she’s in.
• The cast includes Mel Gibson, Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo, Ken Jeong, and Will Sasso to name just a few.
• Great music soundtrack
• Lots of references to other movies like Taken and Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
• I liked the intriguing way the movie ended.  Everyone loves a happy ending, but I think movies that leave with an ending that’s open to interpretation can be extremely effective and great fodder for conversation.
• You’ll learn a little bit about the legend of Osiris.
• With a name like Boss Level, I’m glad they incorporated some video games into the story.
• There is a good amount of humor to balance out the drama and intense action.  Some of the dialogue is pretty amusing.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Some of the explosions look super fake.
• Chase scene with a minivan.  ha ha
• It does get a bit repetitive.

FUNNY LINES:

• “I’m never ever getting my security deposit back.” – Roy Pulver  (Frank Grillo)
• “Are you like that guy who has a particular set of skills?” –  kid
• “I am Guan-Yin and Guan-Yin has done this.” – Guan-Yin    (Selina Lo)
• “I smell muffins. Do you smell muffins?” –   Brett   (Will Sasso)

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